Spinning ‘round in circles in an empty room
I gave it my best years
Gave in to my worst fears
Generations whispering the same old lie
I believed it
And I stayed in it
Not today
It’s New Year’s Day
(it’s a new day, it’s a new day)
I’m free
I’m finally awake
(never too late, never too late)
Loving the possibilities
(I’m believing in a better way)
Ready to do what’s right for me
(Ready and I wave goodbye to yesterday)
I’m ready to turn and walk away
(never too late, never too late)
It’s New Year’s Day
Now I’m facing forward but I feel the pull
To resurrect old ghosts
To settle for almost
Letting go was frightening till I realized
I’d rather be lonely
Than living a half-life
It’s not too late
Nothing’s really lost
All can be redeemed
A hopeful heart
A voice to sing
I wouldn’t trade a thing
credits
from Altogether Beautiful,
released February 22, 2020
Drums: Josh Alfaro
Rhythm Programming: Nate Sabin
Bass: Jeffrey Bailey
Keyboards & B-3: Billy Steele, Nate Sabin
Electric Guitar: Cory Wong
Background Vocals: Jennifer Grimm
Recorded for a local Detroit label in the late ’70s before slipping into obscurity, this sweet soul gem from Rita Joyce still sparkles. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 21, 2021